whisker

Example Sentences

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Her muzzle was white, with small black dots where her whiskers grew, almost like the freckles on Maggie’s cheeks.

From Literature

He didn’t have much hair either, just a little around the edges; and it was as grey and stiff as a wild hog’s whiskers.

From Literature

New research published Thursday in the journal Science details how the whiskers that cover an elephant's trunk have unique properties that lend the largest land mammals remarkable dexterity.

From Barron's

She’s fully asleep on her velvet throne, whiskers twitching occasionally.

From Literature

Slowly it edged closer, quivering, until its whiskers were touching his knee.

From Literature